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Gynecologic cancers are cancers of the female reproductive system including: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. Cancers of the uterus and ovaries are among the ten leading cancers in women. Taken as a group, gynecologic cancers will be diagnosed in over 80,000 women in the US in 2010.

Each gynecologic cancer is unique, with different signs and symptoms, different risk factors, and different prevention strategies. All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers and risk increases with age.

Central Baptist Hospital is proud to be a consistent leader in high quality women’s care services. Our gynecology cancer services include:

• Gynecologist Oncologists who lead our gynecologic cancer team. A gynecologist oncologist is a physician with training in obstetrics and gynecology and specialized training in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. Women who are cared for by specially-trained Gynecologist Oncologists increase their chances of successful treatment.
• State-of-the art services and technology such as the da Vinci surgical system for minimally invasive surgeries, Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery system for delivery of high dose radiation therapy, and peritoneal chemotherapy
• Full range of services to prevent and help with the effects of diagnosis and treatment
• Strong focus on prevention & early detection including education and community outreach programs, a high-risk clinic for those at increased risk of ovarian cancers, genetic counseling and testing services
• Access to clinical trials

At Central Baptist, women with gynecologic cancer are treated by a team of experts. In addition to our Gynecologic Oncologists, members of the team include also include other specialists such as radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists and nurses who specialize in surgery, chemotherapy, biotherapy and radiation therapy. Genetic counseling and testing services are available from our certified genetic counselor as well as support services from our chaplains, social workers, oncology dietitian, physical therapists and lymphedema specialists.

For more information about Gynecologic Cancer or Central Baptist Services:

• Genetic Counseling and Testing
• Nurse Navigators
• Clinical Trials
• Resource Links

View the complete Women’s Cancer Online Encyclopedia

Contact the Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist for more information:

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist – Susan Yackzan, RN, MSN, AOCN, ARNP: Monday, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Location: Central Baptist Hospital Suite 606 1720 Building – Building E Lexington, KY Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 859-260-6578 Fax Number: 859-260-4462	Mailing Address: 1720 Nicholasville Rd. Suite 606 Lexington, KY 40503